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2 “What Can We Do Together That None Of Us Can Do Alone?” John Tolson The Gathering

3 Reach 3 = Prayer & Relationship

4 What Is Reach 3?

5 Where is Best Return on Investment? Statistics…M.A.N. Ministries The Crisis in American Males  Arrested for Drug Abuse-9 out of 10  Arrested for Drunk Driving-8.8 out of 10  Arrested for Serious Crimes-9 out of 10  Fail 1 or More Grades in School-7 out of 10  Who Commits Juvenile Crime-8 out of 10  Breakdown of Suicides-7.5 out of 10  Patients in Mental Institutions-7.5 out of 10 Evangelism Results vs. New Families in Church  Win 100 CHILDREN to Christ – Get 3.5 New Families in church  Win 100 WOMEN TO Christ – Get 17 New Families in Church  Win 100 MEN to Christ – Get 93 New Families in Church Divorce Rate Comparisons  Don’t Go to Church, Get Divorced-5 out of 10  Go to Church, Get Divorced-5.1 out of 10  Pray Together Daily, Get Divorced out of 10

6 “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him, for the things done while in the body, whether good of bad.” II Corinthians 5:10

7 Becoming a “Reach 3” Church Identify Pray Invite Appropriate Time Build Relationships Evangelistic Opportunities CROSS

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9 As Simple As A. B. C. A - ADMIT – Romans 3:23 “Yes, all have sinned; all fall short of God’s glorious ideal;” B - BELIEVE – John 1:12 “But to all who received him, he gave the right to become children of God. All they needed to do was to trust him to save them.” C - CONFESS – Romans 10:9-10 “For if you tell others with your own mouth that Jesus Christ is your Lord, and believe in your own heart that God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in his heart that a man becomes right with God; and with his mouth he tells others of his faith, confirming his salvation.” Pray the sinner’s prayer.. “Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner, and I need your forgiveness. Come into my life. Cleanse me from all my sins. Become the Lord of my life. I promise to serve You and tell others about You. Amen.” Read 1 John 5:11-12 to give them assurance of their acceptance of God. “And what is it that God has said? That he has given us eternal life, and that this life is in his Son. So whoever has God’s Son has life; whoever does not have his Son, does not have life.”

10 CROSS follow-up method C – Contact person next R – Review conversion O – Offer to meet with him again S – Schedule to go to Bible studies S – Share in prayer. Keep it simple.

11 Take The Reach 3 Challenge Challenge Commitment Commission Training Publicity Communications

12 Training 1. Practice presentation 2. Jitters (Overhead #13) 3. Testimonies 4. Share the “good, bad & ugly” 5. Guides are needed 6. Train new REACH 3 participants 7. Encourage fellowship 8. Prayer support 9. Use your own style 10. What if “no?” 11. Accountable partner 12. What else if “not yet?” 13. It’s never over

13 THE JITTERS “I know I should be witnessing more. I have the desire, but I don’t do it. I allow other things to get in the way.” “I just don’t feel like it’s my responsibility.” “I don’t know any non-Christians.” “I’m too busy. I just can’t afford to take the time.” “It’s just easier to not risk offending someone.” “It feels so uncomfortable. I would be so embarrassed.” “I’ve had a bad experience, and I just don’t want to take the risk again.” “It could be too costly to my career.” “I’ve been told not to talk about religion at work.” “I feel ill-equipped to witness. I just don’t know what to say.” “Me? You’re kidding! Who would ever want to listen to me?’ “The thought is too terrifying to me. I could never do it.”

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